I am a professional property investor. I started renovating properties in 1997 and now have an extensive portfolio of properties both in the UK and abroad.

I work with new or frustrated property investors looking to build their property portfolio and work their way to Financial Freedom, Mortgage Freedom or find themselves an alternative pension. My clients learn to see through the grime, the smells, the rotting beams and worn carpets of potential renovation projects, giving them huge confidence to manage their renovation project with less stress, even when the going gets tough.

They learn to spot a bargain and not run away from it because it feels like too huge a project to tackle. If the numbers add up, then they are ready and focused to take the plunge. I believe that if you can capture your vision from the outset then you are far more likely to achieve your goals.

Twelve years ago my husband and I paid £1,000 deposit on our first property, a 200 year old mid-terrace in North Wales. It was completely derelict, with no bathroom, kitchen or heating. There were holes in the floors and 6 layers of wallpaper in some of the rooms. The hallway was completely covered in junk mail. Whilst Andy was prodding the walls checking the structure of the place, I tidied up a bit and discovered slate slabs in the hall and dining room, and rose pine wooden floorboards through the rest of the property. The house had been on the market for SIX YEARS!

Today we have a portfolio of properties including an executive flat, a hotel room, buy-to-lets and rental properties in France and Bulgaria as well as our own detached property.

During these 10 years I have moved 4 times, had 2 children, 5 jobs and started my own business enterprise.

However, it wasn’t until I discovered coaching that I started to put some strategy behind my property development ideas and the results have been outstanding. I used to leave all the project management to my husband, but finally I had the power and courage to manage my own renovation. When I first saw a fire damaged property in Peterborough I had to use a torch to see round, and it seemed an impossible task. I coached myself through the project and this is what happened.

• I managed the project part-time.
• I purchased the property within 7 days.
• I won the property through a blind bid, though I was not the highest bidder.
• I brought the project in on time and within budget.
• The U-shaped kitchen only cost me £700 from MFI
  (£1,200 including utilities).
• I took a diploma course at the same time.
• I only worked between 9am and 5pm – no evenings or weekends.

All this was achievable because of the coaching techniques I employed and I can help you to use those too.

Coaching changed my life, I’d like it to change yours too.